The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHELLAC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2004.
Varnish crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHELLAC | 42 % | 7 |
| DOPE | 17 % | 4 |
| STAIN | 17 % | 5 |
| JAPAN | 8 % | 5 |
| LACQUER | 8 % | 7 |
| FLEE | 8 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Varnish
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- seal
- paint
- shellac
- veneer
- gloss
- painting
- stain
- copal
- remover
- polishing
- glaze
- removers
Crossword Answer definitions
SHELLAC noun- A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
- A beating; a thrashing.
- To coat with shellac.
- To beat; to thrash.
- To inflict a heavy defeat upon.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result SHELLAC
- Beat badly
- Beat but good
- Varnish
- Whomp in sports
- Wood finish
- Wood coating
- Clobber
- Trounce
- Thin varnish used in finishing
- Defeat decisively
More clues leading to the result DOPE
More clues leading to the result STAIN
- Leaky-pen consequence
- Mark of disgrace
- Woodworker's need
- Blemish
- Blotch
- Discoloration
- Sully
- "The Human ___" (Philip Roth)
- Disgrace
- Finish up some furniture
More clues leading to the result JAPAN
- Russia's adversary in 1904-05
- Decorative, enamel coating
- Pacific Rim land
- Anime's home
- Country split into prefectures
- Country where ninjas come from
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 winners
- Its anthem is "Kimigayo"
- No place?
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